Whipkey

June 22, 2003

Catherine Grace Whipkey, 82, of Somerset, died June 21, 2003 at Somerset Hospital. Born Oct. 1, 1920 in Stoystown, a daughter of Frank I. and Stella Elizabeth (Coleman) Koontz. Preceded in death by parents; husband, C. Wilbur Whipkey who died Oct. 27, 1989; brothers, J. Merle Koontz, Fred P. Koontz, Robert K. Koontz and Harold L. Koontz; and sister, Evelyn Wentz. Survived by sons, Randall L. Whipkey, married to the former Linda Miller of Columbia, Md., and Richard L. Whipkey, married to the former Rebecca Zimmerman of Somerset; five grandchildren, Ian R. Whipkey of Columbia, Md., Chad W. Whipkey of Foster City, Calif., Mrs. Andrew (Jocelyn) Snyder of Gibsonia, Scott R. Whipkey and John R. Whipkey, both of Pittsburgh; and one great-grandson, Grant Snyder. Member of First United Methodist Church. A 1938 graduate of Somerset High School. Retired from the former Polly Jane Shop and former George W. Schenck Co. of Somerset. Friends received from 7 to 9 p.m. Monday at the Hauger-Zeigler Funeral Home where service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday. Rev. Dr. Arthur Gotjen officiating. Interment, Somerset County Memorial Park. Contributions may be made to First United Methodist Church, 149 W. Patriot St., Somerset, Pa. 15501.